Caribbean-Americans for Community in Florida Inc. (CAFCI) will host its annual Student Assistance Award ceremony on Saturday, June 11 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
CAFCI offers congratulations to this year’s four recipients: Kate Deviney (Florida State University), Naomi Francisco (University of South Florida), Wole Senat (Florida State University) and Elizabeth Wilson (University of Florida).
The ceremony will include keynote speaker Judge Bradley Harper with an inspiring message to the recipients, congratulatory messages, updates from past award recipients and a dedication song by local songstress Samara Lewis.
CAFCI is a nonprofit organization formed 33 years ago in Royal Palm Beach. For the past 29 years, CAFCI has provided an award to deserving, graduating high school students who have been accepted to a college or university.
Requirements for the CAFCI award include a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; an official transcript; a letter of acceptance from the college of their choice; evidence of school and community involvement; two letters of recommendation from school counselors/educators; an essay to demonstrate interest in and knowledge of Caribbean culture and affairs; and the extent of their financial needs.
Students meeting the requirements are invited for an interview, after which the selection for awards is made.
The CAFCI Student Assistance Funds are raised by generous donations from CAFCI members, businesses, community partners/stakeholders and proceeds generated from CAFCI’s Annual Friendship Ball.
CAFCI was formed to encourage volunteerism and diversity in the community. For more information about CAFCI and its events, visit www.cafcipbc.org or call (561) 790-4002.
